Download or read book T ij Ji n 32 Posture Sword Form written by James Drewe and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2009-02-15 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sword Form is an important aspect of the popular Chinese martial art, Tàijíquan. The 32-Posture Sword Form, from the point of view of the physical movements only, is not complex, but there is a significant amount of other information, relating to the applications, that is open to interpretation. Written by an experienced teacher of Tàijíquan, this book provides a detailed description of the Jian (the sword), its parts and how it should be held. Using photographs and illustrations, the author gives step-by-step instructions for the main 13 applications including sword strokes, stances and footwork techniques. This book contains a wealth of information on Sword Form technique and is an ideal resource for students of martial arts, experienced practitioners or anyone interested in learning about Tàijíquan.
Download or read book Taiji Jian 32 Posture Sword Form written by James Drewe and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2009 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an experienced teacher of Taijiquan, this book provides a detailed description of the Jian (the sword), its parts and how it should be held. Using photographs and illustrations, the author gives step-by-step instructions for the main 13 applications including sword strokes, stances and footwork techniques.
Download or read book Tai Chi Sword Classical Yang Style written by Jwing-Ming Yang and published by . This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the Barehand Form, beyond the Qigong, lies the elegant and effective Sword of Taijiquan! Learn to extend your Qi, enhance your art and refine your self. This comprehensive guide contains not only the complete Taiji Sword Form and Taiji Sword Qigong Set, but also seldom taught sword fighting applications and matching exercises. More than just a "how-to", this book also contains theory, history and a complete guide to fundamentals--all essential to building a deep, understanding of this art, long considered to be the highest achievement in Taijiquan, as well as the most popular of the Taiji weapons. Strengthen and relax your body. Calm and focus your mind. Improve your balance. Develop proper Taiji breathing. Learn the complete Sword Form and Taiji Sword Qigong. Over 400 photos with detailed instruction.
Download or read book Tai Chi Sword written by Guangqi Li and published by . This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 32 simplified forms explained in this book are the first lessons for Tai Chi Sword and can be practiced by anyone over 13 years old. Ancient in its origin and deep in spiritual roots, "Tai Chi Sword" is moving meditation for many who practice it.
Download or read book Chen written by Jan Silberstorff and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2009 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Master Jan Silberstorff, a leading Chen practitioner, shares his expertise and insights into Chen style Taijiquan, explaining its background and key principles. He discusses the different Chen forms and the importance of each, as well as the place of competition and the effect on participants.
Download or read book na written by Zhang Guangde and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professor Zhang Guangde's Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong forms part of the Chinese national health program and is the most popular form of Qigong practiced in China and across the globe. Professor Zhang has spent nearly forty years creating and developing his system of Qigong. He combines the philosophy of the Classical Chinese text The I Ching with the primary theories of Chinese traditional medicine. His methods have proven highly effective in maintaining health and well-being. This book contains detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrations to show every step of the foundation sequences, and the accompanying DVD will enable even the least experienced of students to begin to grasp this form of Qigong. The exercises featured promote controlled breathing and concentration. They are formed of calming movements which enhance the flow of blood and energy through the body to achieve increased flexibility and higher levels of physical and mental agility. This will be an essential text for Qigong practitioners and students and is accessible enough for the beginning Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong student.
Download or read book The Art of Chinese Swordsmanship written by Yun Zhang and published by Weatherhill, Incorporated. This book was released on 1998 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most Westerners are familiar with Taiji Quan (often spelled T'ai Chi Ch'uan), the graceful, dancelike exercise movements practiced by the Chinese to promote health and longevity. However, many do not realize that Taiji is also a martial art, and that it includes practice with weapons, including the ancient sword called jian. As with Taiji Quan, the practice ofTaiji Jian is based on Chinese yin-yang, five-elements, and Daoist philosophical concepts, and combines meditation, martial, and healing arts. The Art of Chinese Swordsmanship is the first complete English-language introduction to Taiji Jian. It describes the history of jian swordsmanship, its fundamental principles, and its essential form of thirty-two postures, including a thorough discussion of both internal and external components. Written by a master who has practiced the sword form for twenty-five years, it will allow interested Westerners to study and practice this rewarding path to physical and mental well-being.
Download or read book Chen Style Taijiquan written by David Gaffney and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Taijiquan has become increasingly popular, many people have inquired into its origins and development. Answers can be found in the Chen Style, the original method from Chen Village, Henan Province in the People's Republic of China. This book guides the reader through the historical development of the system, its philosophical roots, and through the intricacies of the various training methods of this unique form of Chiinese boxing. Legendary exploits of the Chen family are included to inspire today's practitioners.
Download or read book Taijiquan Classical Yang Style written by Yang Jwing-Ming and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete, Taiji book from America's best known teacher! A traditional, step-by-step guide to a healthy body and relaxed mind.
Download or read book Sword Imperatives written by Ju-Rong Wang and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2006-03-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sword Imperatives is a beautifully written book with captivating stories, clearly described movements, photos, and illustrations." The Chinese double edged sword is known in martial arts traditions as the king of blades. It is regarded by both scholars and martial artists as the most distinguished of all weapons. Sword ownership in ancient China represented power, prestige and rank. Sword Imperatives is the authoritative reference book dedicated to the proper and effective use of the double edged sword. Whether you practice sword for health or for martial arts, you will find this book the foremost guide to mastery in sword skills. With practice, you will be able to move the sword in perfect balance and harmony like an agile phoenix twisting and turning effortlessly with grace and power. This book includes: * Brief philosophy and history of sword development * 29 essential sword movements and drills * Green Dragon Kung Fu Sword routine * 32 Posture Tai Chi Sword routine
Download or read book Dao Yin for General Health written by Zhang Guangde and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2016-04-21 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professor Zhang Guangde's most popular form of Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong (DYYSG) exercises are carefully designed to promote and maintain good health and wellbeing. This book presents the movements and offers a means of developing good health, calmness and tranquillity. Detailed guidance and photographs show how the series of eight movements can be carried out safely and effectively, regardless of age or health condition. Accompanying online videos featuring Professor Zhang Guangde provide a useful reference for ensuring that each exercise is being carried out in the correct way. Expert commentary on the form explains the wide range of health benefits, from improving breathing to promoting longevity. The principles shared in this book are also useful in the practice of many other dao yin sequences.
Download or read book The Sports Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-03-21 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sports Book features a large and diverse range of over 200 sports, from basketball to bobsledding, karate to korfball, and synchronized swimming to ski-jumping. This up-to-date and authoritative guide presents information sourced from leading experts and sports governing bodies around the world to give you the most comprehensive book on sports to ever hit the market.
Download or read book The Tai Chi Handbook written by Ray Pawlett and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-07-15 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tai Chi Handbook teaches readers all about the art, including its history, styles, applications, and moves.
Download or read book The Taijiquan Classics written by Yun Zhang and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taijiquan is one of the most widely practiced and least understood martial arts in the world. Many people no longer practice Taijiquan as a martial art. Of those who do, few outside of China have had the opportunity to read and understand the Classics of Taijiquan as the canon of the art. If there were scriptures pertaining to Taijiquan, the Classics would be those. Accounting for nearly five-hundred years of the teachings of great masters of Taijiquan, the Classics serve as a fundamental reference for all serious students of Taijiquan. For non-Mandarin speakers, this book is the first complete compilation of the Classics in English, including clear and precise explanations of the essential concepts of Taijiquan. Even for those who are not students of Taijiquan, the Classics provide deep insight into Chinese culture generally, with descriptions of the teachings of Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism that have guided a people over millennia. We hope that readers of this material will appreciate the depth of its content and the effort that was required to bring it to the level of clarity provided within.
Download or read book Classical T ai Chi Sword written by Petra Kobayashi and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-27 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the art of T'ai Chi swordsmanship with this illustrated martial arts book. In T'ai Chi Ch'uan, exercising with a sword has developed into an important art. In accordance with the principles of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, the sword practice is an exercise for good health and meditation in motion as well as a method of self-defense. It promotes the development and the application of the inner energy ch'i. The study of the T'ai Chi sword is regarded as its own path which does not necessarily require the knowledge of the other forms of T'ai Chi. It offers a valuable source of concepts and new ideas for students of other martial arts, too, regardless of their backgrounds or current practice. Classical T'ai Chi Sword presents a clearly illustrated introduction into the sword practice complete with photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions. This Tai Chi book is the first basic work on this subject covering all its important aspects. Classical T'ai Chi Sword features: A Brief History of the Chinese Sword Aspects of T'ai Chi Sword The History of Tai Chi Sword The Taoist Background Important Principles of Tai Chi Chuan Practicing Sword as an Exercise for Good Health Meditation; Posture; How to Move Energy—Ch'i Development; The Movement of Energy by Practicing the Sword Form Holding the Sword The Techniques in the Sword Form Sequence Remarks about Sword Fighting Individual and Partner Exercises with the Sword Steps to Learning—Difficulties Faced by Beginners in Practicing the Sword Comparison of Sword Forms List of the Positions in the Sword Form The Presentation of the Sword Form And more!
Download or read book What Is Chi written by Judith Smallwood and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explanation of Chi with 149 art pieces (pictures, charts, illustrations and photos). It is 308 pages; written by Master Gaofei Yan and Jude Brady Smallwood, Tai Chi Instructor for 30+ years. The Book, and e-book soe sale soon was copywritten in 1999 and being published in 2013.
Download or read book Hunyuan Qigong written by Zhiqiang Feng and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
